Not, start a fire–a scene from a restaurant by Sheila Ash

Libra, libretto, liberty,
cuba libre, labour day,
Impatient as Billy Joel is played
I drink my coffee ponderously
Looking towards the doorway
Deciding whether or not
on balance to wait or to stay.

© Sheila Ash, 2018

Referenced song lyrics
https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/billyjoel/wedidntstartthefire.html 
https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/billyjoel/scenesfromanitalianrestaurant.html